An archivist’s career ladder can vary depending on the organization they work for and the specific work environment.
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Blog about archivists and clerks
Preservation and security of documents are the two pillars on which the work of archivists is based. They are in demand in many state institutions and enterprises.
An archivist’s career ladder can vary depending on the organization they work for and the specific work environment.
Appraisal archivists: these archivists evaluate collections to determine their historical and research value.
Professional training for archival work usually occurs at the graduate level. In the past, most archivists learned on the job, but the more knowledge gained at university, the better for the aspiring archivist.
An archivist is a person whose profession involves acquiring, preserving, and making available for research authentic primary historical materials.